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Non-profit group raises questions over fiduciary duty
More than 290 Article 8 funds revised their commitment in Q3 compared with 190 in the previous quarter
US state’s lawsuit is the latest Republican-led salvo against $9.1tn asset manager
Education SDG ‘in peril’ but impact investors have taken an interest
Veteran activist cites loss of confidence in winding down of environmental and social fund manager
As opinions shift, asset managers like BlackRock are talking more about maximising returns than about saving the world
As regulators focus on sustainable investments, campaigners are calling for greater disclosure and even political action
Financial Conduct Authority moves to outlaw ‘misleading’ marketing in $250bn sector
From the FT Archive: Should you put your money into ESG funds?
Sector is a big investor in renewable energy, where discounts have widened to 25 per cent
US Federal Reserve forecasts suggesting ‘higher for longer’ interest rates have caused bond yields to soar — and bondholders to sell. Borrowers on floating rates are also feeling pain. But money market funds and catastrophe bonds still have fans
Record outflow of £544mn from responsible investment funds in September
Rightwing attempt to block the adoption of new sustainability rules is voted down
New investigation shines light on an obscure corner of the green debt market in Brazil
EMBAs increasingly include courses that make a difference in the wider world and develop ESG knowledge
Research shows continuing effect on investment decisions, despite a pushback against ‘woke’ capitalism
New financing instruments spur concerns over validity of some ‘green’ investments
Selling up means giving up a seat at the table
Many deals fund polluters or projects unrelated to climate goals as banks chase trillion-dollar environmental finance targets
Some funds managed by Europe’s largest listed asset manager will rise from 1% to 35%
New York City comptroller accuses $9.4tn asset management group of giving in to ‘war against ESG’
Financiers of world’s biggest corporate emitter of greenhouse gases told they could be violating international law
Also in today’s newsletter, money managers’ support for ESG proposals slumps
Awareness about the negative impact of antimicrobial resistance on shareholder returns is growing
Novelists raging against sponsors should be mindful of unintended consequences
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